Clay Pigeons - Blaze Foley / John Prine cover by Toni Lindgren

“Clay Pigeons” by Blaze Foley / John Prine cover by Toni Lindgren.

This is one of my favorite songs of all-time and I knew the John Prine version before Blaze Foley's original, but they're both beautiful performances. "Smokin' cigarettes in the last seat, try to hide my sorrow from the people I meet and get along with it all" is such a perfect depiction of those days when you're just getting through to the next one and dreaming of a new start. Blaze Foley is a master of using simple words to convey deep feelings, and these lyrics are one his finest examples.

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Toni Lindgren is a guitar player based in Los Angeles, CA. Combining Tony Rice inspired flatpicking with a love for the smooth, flowing melodies of greats Jeff Beck and Roy Buchanan, Toni Lindgren blends rootsy and emotive blues styles. Hailing from Fond du Lac, WI, Lindgren started performing regularly with projects around her home state at the age of 14 and has been active in the Midwest music scene ever since. She relocated to Minneapolis in 2007 to study at the University of Minnesota where she teamed up with folk rock band Reina del Cid. In 2018, Toni toured with internationally acclaimed artist Lissie in support of her record, Castles. When she is not on the road, Toni enjoys sitting in with groups of wide-ranging genres and working on her own original guitar compositions.

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[johndimond]

She has the most beautiful timing and touch on all her guitar playing. She's in a class of her own. Love all her and Reina's music!

[jakoblarsson]

The finger playing on the guitar and singing voice is something out of the ordinary

[albertlabossiere]

Just a woman, her guitar and a ton of talent, ... a superb example of 'less is more'! Thank you, Toni, for enriching our lives with what you do!

[lehmizweenfurth]

Greetings from Germany and thank you for this beautiful tribute to John Prine.

There is no better way to do it.

I am sure he would be very happy about it and he would be proud.

[daviddouglas]

I count myself blessed to have met Toni on two occasions. A wonderful talent and very sweet girl.

[chitstirrer]

Thank you young lady. Not only did you make this old man smile but I’m sure there’s a man named John smiling down by the Green River where Paradise lay.

[robertwilliams-wdcp]

Toni, if I were only 50 years younger, you would be the apple of my eye! Maybe next go round, our stars will align.

[rayk]

She makes me happy and sad when she sings and plays. What a beautiful lady.

[zecisalpin]

For the first time on her videos, and those of Reina, Toni in a very pretty dress 👍👍

[Dr_Do-Little]

Sometime a simple "thumb's up" is not enough.
I wish I could give it a big warm hug. Thank you Toni. The fairy fingers lady.

[fredericmelvinokohnner]

The dress, the table, the colour scheme, the guitar, the ice cold beverage and of course, you Toni. It all comes together in one beautifully inspired masterpiece. Thanks Toni!

[etleo]

So glad Blaze Foley is getting the recognition he deserves, I found this song about a year or so ago and have been obsessed with it since. Seeing more and more covers coming out makes me so happy.

[peaceprayers]

This is the first time I've heard anybody play great renditions of John Prines songs not easy.

[rudolphguarnacci]

I think when people discover this song, discover Blaze Foley, it changes your life. When you sing it you're at another level like this lady has.

[TodGemuese]

My god. I wish I had 1/10th the talent you had, Toni.

[grekiely]

Magic, one of the best all round guitarists of this time.

[robertcraig]

She wasn't just playing and singing a song a lot of hurt in her past sure came out in her voice and in her guitar. A very heartfelt piece!

[CrampedGrampy]

A wonderful performance. Thank you for sharing the talent so well displayed.

[CurtisReynolds-pm]

Just stumbled upon her this afternoon while cruising through various public media sites and I’m so impressed that I’ve forwarded it to a number of Friends throughout the world

[billmcdonald]

Don't stop, Sweetie! Many thanks!